What: Rough and Ready Botanical Wayside
Where: 5 miles south of Cave Junction, off Highway 199.
In Bloom: Waldo rock cress, Douglas’ monkeyflower, Siskiyou fritillary, Hall’s violet.
What: Eight Dollar Mountain Botanical Area
Where: 3 miles south of Selma, OR. Turn left on Eight Dollar Mountain Road and follow signs. Boardwalk through fen is wheelchair accessible.
In Bloom/ To See: carnivorous cobra lilies (Darlingtonia californica, western azaleas, lots more.
What: Upper and Lower Table Rocks and the Nature Conservancy’s Agate Preserve
Where: 10 miles north of Medford. Follow the BLM and Nature Conservancy’s directions.
In Bloom: dwarf wooly meadowfoam, goldfields, cows udder clover.
What: Jacksonville Woodlands
Where: 15 trails in the hills surrounding Jacksonville. Several trails begin next to the Britt Pavilion.
In Bloom: Henderson’s shooting stars (in April), Gentner’s fritillary, cone flowers.
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